The best dog training tips online!
There are some situations in which you want your dog to growl. If he hears a noise you cannot hear, he growls to alert you to the possibility that trouble is afoot. If you’re walking, and someone is bothering you, you hope your dog will growl at that scary stranger, and send him running in… [Continue Reading]
Why do dogs have wet noses? What’s up with those whiskers and wagging tails? Why does my dog bark or growl? Why does he sniff other dogs’ behinds, and why does he hump my neighbor’s leg? Dogs are a lot of fun to have around, and they do some pretty funny things. Let’s take a… [Continue Reading]
If the cute puppy you brought home some time ago has turned into an aggressive dog with a big mouth and a scary attitude, then you have a big problem on your hands! By ending aggressive behavior, you can once again enjoy your relationship with your dog, and prevent dangerous situations from worsening. Let’s get… [Continue Reading]
Dogs love to dig, and some dogs dig more than others. This is a natural behavior, and unless you give your dog some positive motivation to stop digging, then he or she will keep on ripping up your flowerbeds and tunneling beneath the neighbor’s fence. Here are five great ways you can put a stop… [Continue Reading]
Your dog has finally settled comfortably into your household, and you’re all living together happily. It seems like having a dog is simple, right? So, what do you? Naturally, you go out and get another dog. And now, your new dog will need to find his place in the household social hierarchy. You might have… [Continue Reading]
Many people think common human psychological problems won’t occur in their dogs. But, some dogs clearly exhibit obsessive behaviors. Seeing one of these dogs will make you realize they can also suffer from obsessive compulsive disorder. The way you handle your dog’s compulsions, and the things your dog comes to expect in your household, can… [Continue Reading]
Nothing is quite as frightening as your dog getting too rough with your child. A parent’s first reaction to that situation is often a mixture of anger and fear, and the tendency is to yell at the dog to stop him, or even punish him for his actions. Most of the time, however, your dog… [Continue Reading]
Dog separation anxiety is one of the most common behavioral problems an owner and his dog can face. It can also be one of the most disastrous. Dog separation anxiety varies in severity, and some dogs have only a mild case, resulting in annoying barking while you’re leaving home. However, if not addressed promptly and… [Continue Reading]
If you’re a canine owner (or ever have been) then you may ask why dogs eat poop. After all, eating poop is nasty, unattractive and pretty much unsafe in a number of ways. Keep in mind that your dog is not alone. Many canine owners say that their dogs eat poop, which causes them lots… [Continue Reading]
A common problem for owners of poodles is biting. The reason the problem persists is that many poodle owners let the behavior occur when the poodles are puppies, while they’re still so cute. While a poodle puppy can look cute with little bows in his/her hair, they do eventually get bigger. And when they get… [Continue Reading]
Aggressive behavior in dogs can be caused by many things. For example, your dog’s aggressive tendencies might be caused by a dominance-related issue between you and your dog, or it might be triggered by something from your dog’s puppyhood that was never properly dealt with, such as being attacked by another dog. No matter what… [Continue Reading]
